Rate my first possible build?

[droidj]

hey guys, so i'm new to the pc building world, but i'm very interested in it. i've been researching on the web, watching videos, and even asking around the forum. i play a lot of minecraft, BF3, and hopefully some other games to come. if you guys could look at my build, rate it, and possibly edit it and cut down on costs, that would be great.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zVJG
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zVJG/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/zVJG/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M4N68T-M V2 Micro ATX AM3 Motherboard ($53.89 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 6850 1GB Video Card ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Silverstone PS06B-W ATX Mid Tower Case ($56.25 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Cooler Master GX 450W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Acer S201HLbd 60Hz 20.0" Monitor ($99.90 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $678.94
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-27 16:13 EST-0500)

 

[tiny voices]

Never get a cooler master PSU. Get something from Antec, XFX, seasonic, Corsair.

Get a video card from this generation. probably a gtx 650ti is the best you will do at $139. Maybe a 7850 after a rebate.

 

[djangoringo]

Just made some changes :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M LX PLUS Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($52.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Kingston Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($36.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 650 Ti 1GB Video Card ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Gamma Classic (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($31.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec Neo Eco 620W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Zalman MZ230ED 23.0" Monitor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $632.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

The 650 ti is better than a 6850, if you can afford to pay even more get a 7850 1GB.
http://tpucdn.com/reviews/MSI/GTX_650_Ti_Power_Edition/images/perfrel_1920.gif

 

[droidj]

Best answer selected by DroidJ.

 

[droidj]

how about this for a graphics card?

Asus Radeon HD 7770 2GB Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121642&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

or can i get anything cheaper?

 

[tiny voices]

The 650ti will be better than the 7770.

 

[djangoringo]

how about this for a graphics card?

Asus Radeon HD 7770 2GB Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121642&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

or can i get anything cheaper?

That 7770 is way to expensive and it's not as good as a 650 ti, the 650 ti is cheaper than that 7770 : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127710

If you can pay a bit more, the 7850 is better : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161426

 

[droidj]

i'm just going to skip out on a monitor, get the sapphire radeon 7850. i can use my old monitor and save up for a new one

 

[droidj]

another question, should i just upgrade to the AMD phenom ii x4 965 BE? it's only like 15 more dollars..

 

[djangoringo]

Yes, if you want to, i though i putted in the 965 be, get the 965 be.